The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebuland has berated Fuji legend, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, over a protest letter he sent to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, alleging that a plot was underway to edge him out of the contest for the vacant Awujale stool. Ayinde, through his lawyer, Dr Wahab Shittu (SAN), in a letter dated January 8, claimed that directives issued by the ruling house violated the Ijebu Chieftaincy Declaration and the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State and were designed to disenfranchise him. But reacting on Sunday, Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa family, Prof. Fassy…
Author: Adeboye
Moments of crisis often expose the strength of leadership as much as they reveal the vulnerability of public institutions. The recent attack on the Ìpele Police Station was more than an assault on a building; it struck at the heart of public order and community safety, leaving residents shaken and anxious. At such times, hesitation from those in authority can deepen uncertainty. Swift and purposeful action, however, has the power to calm fears and restore confidence. It was within this context that Senator Olajide Ipinsagba, representing Ondo North Senatorial District, stepped forward with a response anchored in action rather than…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been showered with accolades as he marked his 61st birthday on Saturday, with commendations focusing on his calm leadership style and commitment to public service. The tribute was contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Diaspora Affairs, Oluyemi Fasipe, popularly known as Yemie Fash. Fasipe described Aiyedatiwa as a leader whose years in public service reflect consistency, strong character and a quiet resolve to deliver results rather than rhetoric. He noted that the governor’s approach to governance, anchored on patience, balance and listening before action, has…
Suspected bandits have reportedly raided Yanshantuna community in Makera Ward, Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, making away with residents’ mobile phones and money during a Maulud gathering. The incident was disclosed by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he said the attack happened on Saturday evening. According to him, the armed men cordoned off the area where the religious event was ongoing, dispossessed attendees of their valuables and also broke into a nearby phone-charging shop. Bakatsine said the development came shortly after authorities announced a peace agreement involving local stakeholders and armed groups…
X has reportedly acknowledged lapses in its content moderation processes and pledged full compliance with Indian laws following a directive from the country’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Government insiders who spoke with news agency ANI said X has taken down about 3,500 posts and disabled more than 600 accounts as part of measures to curb offensive and unlawful material. The company is also said to have assured authorities that explicit or obscene content will no longer be allowed to circulate unchecked on the platform. The latest actions were triggered by MeitY’s order instructing X to remove vulgar, illegal…
Farmers in Adogo, a settlement under Ugbaam Council Ward in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, have reportedly abandoned their homes after armed herdsmen allegedly stormed the area, destroying farmlands and grazing cattle on cultivated crops. The latest assault has plunged the agrarian community into fear, with residents fleeing to neighbouring villages to escape possible attacks. Community leader, Chief Aule Gba, who confirmed the incident, said the incursion had crippled agricultural activity not only in Adogo but in adjoining communities. “Most farmers have fled and relocated for fear of being attacked and killed by militia herdsmen,” he lamented. Gba…
A passenger who survived Saturday’s attack on a Benue Links bus travelling from Makurdi to Lagos has described the harrowing moment gunmen riddled the vehicle with bullets, saying occupants feared they would not survive. The commercial bus, which was fully loaded, came under fire shortly after departing Otukpo. The ambush reportedly occurred near the Burnt Bricks stretch of road, between two security checkpoints. “We were on our way to Lagos around the Otukpo axis when armed robbers suddenly attacked,” the survivor said, visibly shaken. “They kept shooting, shooting, shooting non-stop. They shot three people in the process,” he narrated, adding…
The Oyo State Police Command has called on residents of the state, particularly those in vulnerable communities, to immediately alert security operatives to any suspicious activities in their surroundings. The advisory followed reports that a group suspected to be bandits circulated a written notice threatening to attack Ikoyi-Ile in Oriire Local Government Area on Tuesday, January 20. The warning comes barely days after gunmen believed to be bandits ambushed and killed five forest rangers at the Old Oyo National Park in Oloka village, within the same council area. In a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Olayinka…
The Nigerian Bar Association, Dutse branch, has called for swift prosecution in the case involving a Department of State Services officer, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, accused of abducting and raping a teenage girl and coercing her to convert to Christianity and marry him. The matter, which has simmered for more than two years, centres on the disappearance of 16-year-old Walida Abdullahi, whose family had declared her missing since 2023 and continued to search fruitlessly until her location was recently uncovered. Details emerging from the case triggered nationwide outrage, compelling the NBA to issue a strong statement demanding accountability and strict enforcement of…
The Lagos State Government has launched a full-scale inquiry into allegations of medical negligence in the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of celebrated novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The toddler, one of a set of twins, was confirmed dead earlier this week after a short illness at a private specialist hospital in Lagos. Adichie, in a statement made public on Saturday, accused the attending anaesthesiologist of “criminal negligence,” saying the doctor acted “carelessly and fatally casual with the precious life of a child.” She narrated that what began as symptoms of a mild cold rapidly escalated into a severe…